Northstar Vale Chandelier's still flickering here.

Ibis and @Akavir had been home for about two weeks, at this point. In that time Ibis had spent hours with him, showing him around the common areas or hiding him away for herself; but she had become more distant in the end, urged by Reiko's comments and her own nervous energy. Now, though, she was ready. With Reiko's advice ringing in her ears (which was actually Hime's but, how was she to know..?) Ibis had begun patrolling the heart of the Vale. She needed to find the boy she'd brought home — she had a lot to explain.

It didn't help that by now, Ibis' belly had begun to round out. Her underside felt tender, and she had struggled to fall asleep comfortably for a few nights. All of the signs pointed to pregnancy and yet Ibis refused to consider it as valid; she wouldn't let anyone come close enough to inspect her, although her scent had begun to shift and accommodate a milky sweetness even she could not ignore in the end. When she found Akavir's scent she paused for a handful of moments, undecided on her intended script, and then plunged forth, following the path to where she thought he might be lingering.